ZIP 62801 (Centralia, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 378 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Illinois
Marion County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.3 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.5% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marion County has lower values than Illinois for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marion County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 12.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 378 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 62801 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-161 (2), US-50 (2), I-57 (1), I-64 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.7% of truck crashes here, more than Illinois; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-161 | 2 |
| US-50 | 2 |
| I-57 | 1 |
| I-64 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-57 | 203 |
| US-51 | 15 |
| US-50 | 9 |
| W Main St | 8 |
| Noleman | 5 |
| I-057 | 4 |
| Il-37 | 4 |
| W Main | 3 |
ZIP 62801 at a glance
| Population | 19,827 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,017 |
| Median home value | $95,977 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | +95% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 32 | +59% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +6% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62801
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 62801?
Marion County has had 378 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 62801?
The worst month is June: 12.2% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62801?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 62801 compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 91.3 truck crashes a year; Illinois has 56.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 62801?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.